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In the absence of strong institutions, natural resources such as minerals, oil, and gas can become what, of course, is known in development as the “resource curse”. The curse can lead to a number of problems, including corruption, conflict, social unrest, and negative economic and environmental impacts. The revenues from the resources are volatile, which makes it difficult for governments to manage their spending. Finally, in some countries, revenues from minerals, oil, and gas have been used as a means of financing conflict, as many of you are aware.
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En l'absence d'institutions solides, les ressources naturelles telles que les minéraux, le pétrole et le gaz risquent de devenir une « plaie » qui engendrera divers problèmes, que l'on pense à la corruption, aux conflits, à l'agitation sociale et aux incidences néfastes sur l'économie et l'environnement. Les recettes tirées des ressources ne sont pas stables, ce qui complique la gestion des dépenses gouvernementales. Enfin, comme vous le savez, certains pays puisent dans les recettes provenant des ressources naturelles pour financer un conflit.
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